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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Looked pretty much like this. Lit from inside. I guess the bulb is behind his head.
Are you serious? It had candles. :confuse:
Edit: 'fez' ruined it. :mad:
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
My roommate and I rented a Pontiac Bonneville in the late '60s for a hot double-date. Great cars -- sorry the brand is dead. I'm sure it won't be the last. Now I guess we know how it was "back in the day" when brands were dropping like flies.
Times change. We no longer have a daily newspaper in our burg, everyone where I work has just taken a 10% pay cut, and the beat goes on.
My sister had a 70's era Buick Apollo, The thing started to fall apart as she was driving home from the dealership. I think the thing did 0-60 in 3.4 weeks.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Four people in my 66' Bonneville was nothing. I remember I had to drive when me, my brother and my cousin went out. My car was the only one that would hold 6 people comfortably. My brother had a 66' Tempest and my cousin had a 67' Mustang. There was no way I'd even try to climb in the back seat of that Mustang,
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I was just thinking....all the things that are happening in the last few years;
Newspapers dying
Photography stores closing down
CD sales sliding into oblivion
Books can be sent to a printer, won't need to publish, transport, stock...just order on demand,
TV Networks in Canada are losing millions, probably be a problem in US soon. The market is divided up with so many specialty channels and other sources of entertainment.
I live in a steel town. The mills are closing or barely operating.
Who would of thought 10 years ago GM could go bankrupt?
Homes going down substantially in value,
Stock market down by almost a half
Video rental stores will soon be gone
Possible pandemic flu is here,
Pontiac, one of the top brands of all time....gone,
We live in interesting times!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The Enclave is the one Buick this 36 year old would love to own.
The sedans.....well, maybe in a few decades.....
Now that is so cool. I have seen 49s but never that lit up head..
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
This one is from a 1955. More of them at;Pontiac hood ornaments
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Who thinks technology is a good thing? Brick and Mortar traditional businesses are closing down at an alarming rate.
This flu is no joke according to some sources close to me. We could be seeing the very beginning of something worse than we can fathom.
That's a great one! Yeah, I think 55 was it. After that there was a new look coming - the dawning of the short but never to be forgotten tail fin era. I think the old chief would have looked great on later models.
No, the 1964 model was the last Star Chief. My wife had one when I met her.
Richard
What?! Do you mean that it was a young man who helped me find all of those black GM"s? You must have some very proud parents out there some place. Thanks again.
Richard
Those comments are really out of character for you. You are always optimistic about the future, and you always say that things will get better soon.
I do agree about the flu. My sister and brother-in-law are doctors. They are very worried about it. A friend of theirs at the CDC in Atlanta says it will make the 1918 epidemic seem mild by comparison. The feeling at this point is that when the time comes, self-isolation from other people will be the only way to escape. That means not going to work, ball games, clubs, church, etc. You'll need at least 6 ft. in distance from all other people. It's a pretty frightening thought.
Richard
Richard
True....but just one more;
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
DId you go?
I go every year (along with the one in Lebanon, which combines blues, bbq, and cars...all of my favorites).
Sunday was the biggest show I've seen in Sharonville. Lots of good 'ole muscle and some nice customs, too. Plenty of 'vettes and Mustangs.
The guy who had the '66 Grand Prix almost hooked me. I got caught up in the moment. After the show, he let me drive it for a little bit...not far...just enough to get a feel for it.
Reminds me of how far automobile engineering has come. His was a pristine example in seemingly original condition (but, extremely well maintained). Power steering was a "one finger" affair....not even a hint of road feel. Power breaks were the same....you gave them a press, and you knew something was going on to slow the car, but never sure what that "something" was.
Big gobs of torque.
He was "asking" $15K for it. But, said he'd take $12K.
I know just enough about old iron to make a terrible mistake. So, after returning to the car 3 times, common sense took over and I politely declined. Still have his phone number, though.
Richard
I go every year (along with the one in Lebanon
When is the one in Lebanon? I almost stopped at Sharonville Sunday on way back from visiting a badly ill friend. Sun shining, but I was pretty much drained. Now I wish I'd stopped to see the cars. How was parking?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
My wife broke her ankle last week, and I've had additional duties at home.. (Either that, or I went to the REDS game on Saturday afternoon, and used up my free pass)..
I agree about driving technology... It's easy to forget how crappy the handling was on old cars..
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Man, if that's what a Pontiac of the time was I don't even want to think about a Ford! Back in the late 60s early 70s I was driving GM and Fords that my folks had. Compared to a Ford GM's power steering had real road feel. Of course probably so did a Radio Flyer...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
and I am sad today because I had to return that car to my friend last night.
Guess what I am doing right now on the internet?
Really, which finger? :P
Richard
My parents are in Mexico city and they said things have been blown out of proportion. I hope they are right and your sources wrong.
It'll be same as it is now, we'll all be on Edmunds chatting, except we'll be doing even more of it cause nobody will be going outsidfe to do anything else. :sick:
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Guess what I am doing right now on the internet?
I 'd strongly suggest checking out an E39(1997-2003) 5 Series. They were-and in some quarters still are-considered the best car in the world. I'd look for a 2001 or newer. The 530i has sweeter handling while the 540i has more power. As a matter of fact, if I could find a 530i stick with the Sport, Premium, and Cold Weather Packages it would be in my garage tonight.
Kyfdx- did you see that five speed 525i wagon at Beechmont Subaru? It was Topaz Blue and had something like 35K on it- and it looked immaculate. I think they only wanted $12,000 for it.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Which year was it we were all going to die from the bird flu? The media was showing up pictures of people in the East walking around with procedure masks on to prevent exhaling virii or inhaling virii, I'm not sure how well the masks work for laypeople.
The only thing different this time is the season of the year. Usually the flu spreads best in the colder weather or more people succumb in the colder weather.
It just seems so much a media event. I guess it's been a 100 days
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
This "epidemic" could blow over, it doesn't seem to be as strong as some. But, remember, we are overdo for a pandemic and their are virus's that are getting stronger all the time. Sars a few years ago seemed stronger, but we can't let our guard down.
Face masks do very little, it is washing hands several times a day to give best protection. The virus could go through the air, but more likely it is caught from touching the virus and then putting hands near mouth, nose or eyes.
And just to keep on topic, it should make internet sales of cars go up.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
And the enormous back seats in those big mid-60s Chryslers...but that's a topic for another post.
And the potential for added revenue from home delivery is huge!!! :shades:
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
It spreads best in the winter because people generally stay indoors and closer to each other in the winter. Closer contact helps the spread of diseases.
From what I have heard this flu is supposed to be no more worse than any other we usually get.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Let's hope that you are correct. The media does love to beat a horse into the ground.
Richard
Just make sure that you have washed your hands and keyboard really good before we begin. I don't want to catch it from Canada. :P
Richard
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One was for a customer friend that was in over a month ago, looked, and test drove, but was undecided at that time. She gave birth and is at home with 2 kids, so she gave me an over the phone deposit on one of our vans, and I delivered it to her home with all the paperwork. My friend who's an insurance agent, did her insurance over the phone too and dropped it off when I was dropping off the van.
Second deal was a fleet deal that I dropped off to the co's works yard.
And my orange Challenger R/T finally arrived yesterdaqy, and the customer picked that up.
So that's 3 deliveries in 2 days. I'm hoping I can score another couple of deals before month end. We'll see. :shades:
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX